Tiny Lake District Cabin Listed for £850,000 With 80 Acres of Land

A basic, one-bedroom wooden cabin in the Lake District has been listed for sale at £850,000. The property, measuring approximately 26ft by 22ft, offers minimal interior space with a small kitchen and living area. Notably, it lacks running water, electricity, and heating.

The main appeal of the listing, advertised by Ashdown Jones estate agents on Rightmove, lies in the 80 acres of land included with the cabin. This expansive plot is described as a place of "atmosphere, privacy and possibility," featuring mature trees, long grasses, rocky outcrops, and private bodies of water.

Two private lakes, referred to as tarns, are part of the property. One tarn is situated directly adjacent to the 60-year-old timber cabin. The estate agent highlighted the "back-to-nature setting" and the opportunity for a private retreat within a popular landscape, noting the presence of waterbirds and other wildlife such as roe and red deer.

The land itself is varied, comprising undulating terrain, mixed woodland, open grassland, and areas of bracken. Tree species on the site include oak, birch, hazel, alder, willow, holly, and rowan, as well as planted species like western red cedar and coast redwood. The woodland is described as having a natural, established feel, with different sections offering changing scenery.

Areas of permanent pasture and rough grazing are also present, with approximately 20 acres potentially suitable for agricultural use if livestock were introduced. The cabin's interior features a functional kitchen and a living space equipped with an open fire. Canoes can be stored on the ceiling rafters, suggesting its use as a base for outdoor activities.

Public reaction to the listing has varied, with some potential buyers seeing the land as the primary asset. Others have expressed reservations due to the lack of essential services such as water, electricity, and sewage systems.